Japanese Animation Thriller Dominates with Record-Breaking Audiences in South Korea

CJ ENM

In a captivating showdown at the box office, Japanese animation "Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine" emerged triumphant on its opening day, surpassing the long-reigning "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One."

Drawing an impressive 117,000 moviegoers on its debut day, "Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine" claimed the top spot, capturing a notable 27.9 percent share of ticket sales, as reported by the integrated computer network for movie theater ticket sales of the Korean Film Council.

"Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One," which had held the box office throne since its release on July 12, secured the second position with 103,000 moviegoers in attendance.

Pixar Studios' animated masterpiece "Elemental" secured a respectable third place, while "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and Ryan, held the fourth spot.

Of particular significance, "Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine" achieved a historic milestone by garnering the highest number of audiences on opening day among all the Detective Conan films released in Korea, a remarkable feat hailed by distributor CJ ENM.

The 26th installment in the beloved Detective Conan franchise, the animation is based on the manga created by Gosho Aoyama.

"Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine" delves into a riveting tale, following the adventures of the young detective Conan as he confronts an underground organization intent on seizing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology developed at Interpol's state-of-the-art marine facility.

Previously released in Japan in April, "Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine" astounded audiences with its captivating narrative, drawing more than 9 million viewers, solidifying its status as an animation sensation.

As fans across South Korea continue to flock to theaters to experience the gripping world of "Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine," the film's success signals a thrilling chapter in the franchise's enduring legacy.

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